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Over a two years ago I began to get temporary heat

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hi, Over a two years ago...

hi,Over a two years ago I began to get temporary heat sensations in my left calf which spread to other parts of my lower body. this was replaced by pain and fatique. These episodes would last a few weeks and then leave a few weeks. I had a number of MRI's and two EMG's all negative. I ended up at Mayo where I was diagnosed with idiopathic autonomic neuropathy last September. These past few weeks I have been having spasm in my calfs(constantly) and spasm in other parts of body with some myoclonus and some numbeness in my face. Is this consistent with my previous diagnosis and should I be back to freaking out about ALS, Ms or Parkinsons.Should I get further testing? My life has come to a standstill from anxiety.

The first test to get involves electrolytes, calcium magnesium, potassium, as imbalances in these can lead to cramping.

To answer your question more specifically, muscle weakness as well as cramping can be part of this disorder.

However, you have new symptoms which have spread in location and have changes. Although you should not necessarily "freak out" about MS and such, you should see your neurologist as soon as you can. Current treatment might need alteration, and further workup with examination can rule out your concerns.

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